You pompous, rotund, neighborly, vacuous, complacent... - Yossarian
In Joseph Heller's "Catch-22," the character Yossarian uses vivid language to express his frustration with the absurdity of war and the bureaucratic nature of military life. The phrase addresses the absurd qualities of those around him, emphasizing their self-satisfaction and lack of depth. Heller’s portrayal reflects the disillusionment that many soldiers experience, caught in a system that prioritizes rules over individual lives.
This quote encapsulates Yossarian's growing repulsion toward societal norms...